A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 329

Chapter 329

Fortunately, Cole still had enough sense to cooperate with Alessia. Only as he collapsed onto the bed did he finally let himself go.

Alessia sighed, then went to the bathroom to soak a washcloth in hot water. She returned and gently wiped his face and neck.

“Honestly, you’re not even much of a drinker. Why try to keep up with everyone

else?”

“I won’t do it again.” Even through the haze of alcohol, Cole always answered

Alessia without hesitation.

“Miss Morton, here’s the hangover remedy,” the butler called, knocking at the door.

Alessia took the mug, closing the door behind her.

“Sit up and have a few sips. It’ll help.” She eased Cole upright, supporting him as he

drank.

The room was quiet, harsh white light buzzing overhead. Once Cole lay back down, Alessia switched off the main light, leaving only the dim lamp on the bedside table.

vibrated.

you yet?” Esme’s voice was tinged

“He did. Don’t worry.”

when are you coming back?”

started murmuring her name, reaching for her in his sleep, as if lost in a

took his hand, and only then did he settle

softly. “Can you grab my

Esme sounded barely able to contain

guess what was going through their minds, but she didn’t bother to call back and explain. Instead, she gently patted Cole’s chest, soothing him

students were still carefree,

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business. Only in moments like this could he let his guard

example of his parents, Parrish and Jade–the perfect couple–Cole had never been shy about

Alessia’s eyes softened as she leaned down and pressed a gentle kiss to his

glow of the bedside lamp bathed the room in warmth, making the moment tender and

in Dorm 206, her friends were squealing

in excitement.

when Alessia arrived at class, Esme

look who finally